Wild Encounters in Rwanda

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 6
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-32393
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Kigali, Rwanda
  • Ends Kigali, Rwanda
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Observe endangered mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
  • Discuss gorilla conservation efforts with a researcher at the Karisoke Research Centre.
  • Spend time in Kigali’s bustling Nyamirambo neighbourhood.
  • Track the “big five” on safari in Akagera National Park
Starting and ending in Kigali, the "Wild Encounters In Rwanda" trip is a guided wildlife tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Volcanoes National Park, Akagera National Park and Kigali in Rwanda. "Wild Encounters In Rwanda" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Embark on an unforgettable expedition to track mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, in the rainforest of Rwanda. Visit a research centre set up by Dr. Dian Fossey, who spent 18 years studying gorillas in the Virunga Mountains with support from National Geographic, and get up close to these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. Set out in search of the “big five”—lions, leopards, elephants, and Cape buffalo—while on safari in Akagera National Park, while learning about the incredible conservation efforts that brought this onetime battleground back from disaster.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Kigali
  • Day 2: Kigali/Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 3: Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 4: Volcanoes National Park
  • Day 5: Volcanoes National Park/Akagera National Park
  • Day 6: Akagera National Park
  • Day 7: Akagera National Park to Kigali
  • Day 8: Kigali
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotel/lodges (7 nts).
Meals
  • 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 5 dinners
    Note: Allow USD80-105 for meals not included.
Transport
  • 4x4 safari vehicle, walking, hiking, boat.
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides, experienced gorilla trackers, park rangers.
Included activities
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Mountain Gorilla Conservation Sundowner Experience, Volcanoes National Park
  • Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Akagera National Park - Conservation and Community, Parc National de l’ Akagera
  • Your G for Good Moment: Nyamirambo Women's Centre, Local Lunch, Kigali
  • Arrival & departure transfer
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Genocide memorial entrance
  • Mountain gorilla trek with permits
  • Golden monkey trek with permits
  • Local village walk
  • Safari drives in Akagera National Park
  • Wildlife boat cruise on Lake Ihema
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Kigali are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Wild Encounters in Rwanda tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Wild Encounters in Rwanda tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Wild Encounters in Rwanda tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Wild Encounters in Rwanda tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 2. Travel Style : National Geographic Journeys Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam – all without sacrificing comfort.
  • 3. Service Level : Upgraded Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
  • 4. Physical Grading : 4 - Demanding Some high-altitude hikes or more strenuous activities, but accessible to most healthy travellers.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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